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N350 BJN

1995 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 BMW 520125,342 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN350 BJN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014

brake pad wear warning light on

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

stone chips in screen

Fail 30 Jul 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad wear warning light on

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

stone chips in screen

Pass 27 Jul 2013 107,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe (N/s) rear has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pads are wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,045 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 94,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres fitted to vehicle wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,003 miles

Both front tyres starting to show wear on inner edges

Corrosion developing on rear exhaust

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front and rear number plates are cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,907 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 51,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/s front tyre is worn to limit and has nail in centre of tread

N/s rear tyre is worn to the limit on inner edge

O/s rear tyre is worn to 2mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 46,772 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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N350 BJN is a 1995 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 125,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N350 BJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this BMW 520 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N350 BJN registered?

N350 BJN is a 1995 BMW 520, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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